Process Control Supervisor

Ash Grove family of companies

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

The Process Control Supervisor analyzes and suggests ways to improve operations for the entire – raw materials to finish milling – cement manufacturing process. This position monitors, supervises, and evaluates the performance of hourly employees working directly in the production process. The position inspects equipment and process system breakdowns, determines repairs needed, and writes work orders. The Process Control Supervisor coordinates and supervises equipment repairs and preventative maintenance performed by maintenance personnel.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate pyro‑processing expertise in performing regular responsibilities.
• Participate in the training of the control room operators on the proper ways of using plant equipment.
• Work closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
• Monitor and develop frontline process employees’ routine inspection program and task training.
• Communicate job performance to employees.
• Implement changes for optimal operating conditions in terms of fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate in coordination with the process engineer.
• Revise and maintain the plant production report.
• Collaborate with team members from prior and following shifts regarding the status of production operations, problems, and adjustments being made to meet production standards and objectives.
• Monitor inventory of materials in the plant daily and ensure that documentation is provided accordingly.
• Coordinate efforts with other departments such as maintenance, shipping, and quarry.
• Supervise contractors working on projects during shifts.
• Coordinate supervision for plant operations during the night and weekend shifts. This can include quarry, production, maintenance, electrical, and shipping.
• Perform relief duties for the production supervisor and production superintendent as specified by plant management.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Degree or GED is required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred in production, process control, or similar field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production supervisor role.
• 2 years of experience as a control room operator or process engineer in the cement industry is preferred.
• Uses independent judgment in performing responsibilities.
• Works from general policies and objectives.
• Refers to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is in question.
• Exercises direct or indirect supervision over hourly production employees.
• May also supervise directly and indirectly personnel working on the off shifts.
• Displays regular and prompt attendance.
• Consistently works in a safe and non‑violent manner.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Ability to efficiently perform, organize and prioritize work independently.
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion.
• Knowledge of kiln and mill operations, mobile equipment, machinery functions, and production process control.
• Knowledge of other plant departments such as shipping, maintenance, quarry, and engineering.
• Ability to understand and comply with company and plant policies covering…